Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 game between Strasbourg and Metz who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Round 33 of the Ligue 1 serves up an encounter between Strasbourg and Metz taking place at Stade de la Meinau this coming Sunday.
Ranked as number 13 in the Ligue 1 standings, Strasbourg, have so far collected 36 points this season, while Metz collected 29 points. This puts them up as number 16 after 32 rounds.
Form: Strasbourg vs Metz
Strasbourg Form
In their last three matches, Strasbourg lost 1-0 against Lille, 1-3 against Nice and 3-1 against Le Havre. Strasbourg managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Ligue 1. In the remaining four, they drew zero and lost four, as they scored seven and conceded 11 goals.
Metz Form
In their last three matches, Metz won 0-1 win against Le Havre, lost 1-2 against Lille and lost 2-3 against Rennes. Metz claimed two wins against one draw and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Ligue 1. The scoreline from these matches reads ten goals conceded and eight scored.
Betting stats and facts for Strasbourg and Metz
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Strasbourg and Metz played across all tournaments.
- Strasbourg have conceded in 17 of the last 19 matches in the Ligue 1
- Strasbourg have conceded in 14 of the last 16 matches
- In 10 of the last 12 Strasbourg home matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Strasbourg have conceded in 12 of the last 14 home matches
- In 7 of the last 9 Strasbourg home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Metz matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Metz matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Metz have conceded in 13 of the last 15 away matches
- Metz have scored in 10 of the last 11 matches in the Ligue 1
- Metz have conceded in 11 of the last 13 away matches in the Ligue 1
In-form players: Strasbourg vs Metz
Having scored just once lately in the Ligue 1, Kevin Gameiro will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Metz hope Georges Mikautadze can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of seven Ligue 1 goals in his last six Ligue 1 games.
Popular markets: Strasbourg vs Metz
Full-time result
Strasbourg won five of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing five times. Metz won three of their last 10 games away from home, with one draws and six defeats as well. Metz scored at least once in their previous 10 matches. Strasbourg have not lost to Metz in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Strasbourg scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Metz scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Metz will feel optimistic about scoring this coming Sunday with Strasbourg managing a measly three clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to four clean sheets in their previous 10 games. Strasbourg have scored in 7 consecutive home meetings with Metz.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Strasbourg’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Metz, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.5 times goals per game. Metz scored at least once in their previous 10 matches on the bounce.
Betting prediction: Strasbourg vs Metz
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Strasbourg and Metz seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Ligue 1 match.
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